Welcome to The Digital World of Writing: Choice and Inquiry
Integrating technology in the classroom is necessary to properly prepare writer for the future. The tools that will be introduced are great ways to stay organized and connected! Ice Breaker : Magazine Preference
Really Simple Syndication
RSS stands for really simple syndication, allows readers to subscribe to web content which can be gathered into one spot for easy reading. The benefits are listed as follows:
1.It saves people a lot of time.
3.Students will be able to communicate and engage in dialogue with other students through blog posts.
Social Bookmarking activity
Social Bookmarking
Creates a community of writers whose bookmarks are very accessible.
Social bookmarks can be seen on multiple devices
Great way to keep track of references on several sites.
Blogging
A digital notebook that supports both private and public writing
Resource: edublog,
Advantages
Feedback
Tagging=searchable archive
Blogs follow students from grade to grade
Integrating technology in the classroom is necessary to properly prepare writer for the future. The tools that will be introduced are great ways to stay organized and connected!
Ice Breaker : Magazine Preference
Really Simple Syndication
RSS stands for really simple syndication, allows readers to subscribe to web content which can be gathered into one spot for easy reading. The benefits are listed as follows:
1.It saves people a lot of time.
2.It provides readers latest news, allows users to quickly scan news items.
3.Students will be able to communicate and engage in dialogue with other students through blog posts.
Social Bookmarking activity
Social Bookmarking
Creates a community of writers whose bookmarks are very accessible.
Social bookmarks can be seen on multiple devices
Great way to keep track of references on several sites.
Blogging
A digital notebook that supports both private and public writing
Resource: edublog,
Advantages
Feedback
Tagging=searchable archive
Blogs follow students from grade to grade